Last updated: August 2026

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This Privacy Policy explains how Leathley & Co ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit our website or get in touch with us, in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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Who we are

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Leathley & Co, 1 Market Street, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7AA (also operating from 78 Park Lane, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1RE). Company No. 4346639. Registered in England and Wales.

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If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at enquiries@leathley.co or 01663 734 736.

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What information we collect

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When you use our website, we may collect:

• Information you give us directly — such as your name, business name, email address, phone number, and any details you enter into our contact form (including what type of business you have, what services you're enquiring about, and any additional information you choose to share).

• Information collected automatically — such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you interact with our site (pages visited, time spent, etc.), typically gathered through cookies and similar technologies.

 

We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as health information) through this website.

 

How we collect information

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• Through our contact form, when you enquire about our services.

• Through cookies, when you browse the site (see the Cookies section below).

• Directly from you, if you call, email or message us via WhatsApp.

 

Why we collect this information

 

We use your information to:

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• Respond to your enquiry and follow up with a quote or further information.

• Understand what services you're interested in so we can prepare properly for a conversation with you.

• Improve our website and understand how visitors use it.

• Meet our legal and regulatory obligations, including those required of us as an AAT-licensed firm.

 

We do not use your information for marketing communications unless you've separately agreed to receive them, and we do not sell your personal data to third parties.

 

How we store and protect your information

 

Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform, and any information submitted through our contact form is stored on Wix's secure servers. We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data, but no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

If you become a client, any further personal and financial information you provide to us for accountancy, bookkeeping, tax or payroll services is handled separately from this website, in line with our professional obligations as an AAT-licensed firm and applicable anti-money laundering regulations. We retain client records for the periods required by HMRC and our regulatory body.

 

Third-party services and links

 

Our website uses a small number of third-party services to function properly:

• Google Maps — to show the location of our offices and provide directions. Google's own privacy policy applies when you interact with embedded maps.

• WhatsApp — if you choose to message us via WhatsApp, that conversation is subject to WhatsApp's own privacy policy, not ours.

• Social media links — our Facebook and Instagram links take you to those platforms, which have their own separate privacy policies.

 

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services once you leave our site or use their tools directly.

 

Cookies

 

Our website may use cookies to help it function properly and to understand how visitors use the site. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can choose to block or delete cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect how parts of the site work.

 

We use:

• Essential cookies — needed for the site to function correctly.

• Functionality cookies — to remember your preferences.

• Analytics cookies (if enabled) — to help us understand how the site is used, so we can improve it.

 

Your rights

 

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Ask what personal data we hold about you.

• Ask us to correct inaccurate information.

• Ask us to delete your information, where we're not legally required to keep it.

• Withdraw consent, where consent is the basis for processing.

• Object to how we use your data in certain circumstances.

 

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at enquiries@leathley.co.

 

If you're not satisfied with how we've handled your personal data, you also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection regulator, at ico.org.uk.

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Changes to this policy

 

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

 

Contact us

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data:

• Email: enquiries@leathley.co

• Phone: 01663 734 736 (Whaley Bridge) / 01625 871 221 (Poynton)

• Post: Leathley & Co, 1 Market Street, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7AA